expiredppxyz1 | Staff posted Sep 11, 2023 02:05 PM
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expiredppxyz1 | Staff posted Sep 11, 2023 02:05 PM
Amazon Basics Adjustable Guitar Folding A-Frame Stand w/ Non-Slip Rubber & Soft Foam Arms $12.05 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+
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Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2023
The base really shines with acoustic guitars, or other guitar body styles where the body itself is large and tall enough so that the pad at the apex of the A-frame is supporting the guitar body.
Guitars with smaller bodies, including most electrics, don't have tall enough bodies, so the A-frame apex support pad supports the guitar either at the neck joint or on the neck itself. Given that many neck joints and necks are rounded, coupled with the fact that many electric guitars are asymmetrical, leads to potentially very precarious balance issues.
Additionally, smaller body guitars sit very, very deep in the stand -- uncomfortably so, in some cases. When on the stand the bottom of my Yamaha TRBX304 bass was literally less than an inch off the ground, as was my ESP EC1300 (like a Les Paul). It is possible to get the bottom off the ground higher by using one of the narrower A-frame positions, but that makes balance even more precarious because the legs are closer together. Couple that with the fact it's the back of the neck on the pad, the situation is just worse.
So, long story short, if you want to use this to support a traditional acoustic / classical guitar, then you'll love it. It's super sturdy, and the back pad has a bit of rubbery friction which keeps the guitar surprisingly secure even without the upper neck support of tripod stands. I would stay away if you have electrics, however. Not just from this particular stand but from any A-stands altogether unless the A-stand has a separate neck support, too (but even then, I would be wary of the guitar sitting too low in the stand).
Other things -- the stand itself feels good in hand. It has a nice heft and sturdiness to it. The rubber grippy foot things appear tough, and are nice and long, with grooves that run along the axis of the foot which helps the stand / feet from moving side to side. The finish has a bit of a satin look, and overall the standard looks good. The latch mechanism is metal and seems well constructed. It is easy to fold and folds down to a flat shape, but it's not exactly light. Might be too big to fit in even a large gig bag pocket.
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